Freeing Starr✔️

Chapter 48 ~ The Pride of a Werewolf

Leondro's POV

I sat behind my desk as I sifted through the many documents the Cardinal secretary had prepared for me. It's been a few days since Starr had gotten kidnapped and every day Leon continued to fall deeper into the pit of his rage. It was to the point where locking him in a cell was our only option.

I understood that he was anxious to get to his mate but recklessly charging into the enemy's territory while they were on such high alert was too risky. I didn't want to lose him.

I kept a guard in front of the cell to monitor his movements closely. If Starr really died then we'd be able to tell by his reaction. For now, I opted to take care of the pack in his stead.

The whole Kingdom was antsy after that attack that left a thousand people dead. They grew even more nervous as the news that their Queen was kidnapped and their Alpha had gone over the edge. I tried my best to calm their panic but I knew it was futile until we could get Starr back.

I looked up as the door to the office opened and Griffin walked in.

I immediately asked, "Any news?"

He pursed his lips and shook his head, coming to sit in the seat across from me.

"The trackers that were sent out are doing everything they can to find her but she's left no trace behind for them to pick up on. Our spies are currently trying to track her location within the city but the mayor has that information on tight lock and key. They said to give them a bit more time. They'll try infiltrating Ryan's home and see if they find anything."

I sighed and ran a hand down my face in frustration. "What about the mall? Has it been cleaned up yet?"

He nodded. "All the enemy bodies has been cleared out and burnt. Our people's bodies were sent back to their families for a proper burial. The business owners who got their businesses destroyed are requesting compensation. Their business was their livelihood, they'll go hungry if we do nothing."

"Call the Taino Construction company and file a contract with them. I want the reconstruction of the mall to start as soon as possible. When that is finished, they'll have their stores back. For now, give them their compensation. Though, since our budget is tight right now, we'll have to prioritize who needs it more. They'll have to understand. If they complain, offer them a few job positions in the castle. We've been looking for more help anyway."

"Alright." He got up and prepared to leave.

"Wait," I called out after him, having not seen my wife in a few hours. With her thoughts shut off from me, I wasn't able to pinpoint where she was or what she was doing. It worried me. "Where's the queen dowager?"

A bitter smile tilted his lips as he replied, "She's been down in the chambers looking after Alpha King Leon since she woke up this morning."

I sighed, "And Lorena?"

"She's with her mother."

I nodded and waved a dismissive hand, "Alright, you're dismissed."

He nodded and twisted the door knob, but someone suddenly flung it open from outside. Griffin quickly stepped out of the way as the door banged against the wall.

We looked in surprise as Lomar came charging in with wide, panicked eyes.

"Dad, you need to see this." He waved an envelope in his hand as he tried to catch his breath. It seemed like he had just ran a marathon.

Griffin closed the door, not bothering to leave and gazed at Lomar curiously. As the Cardinal Beta, he was required to know any information that may be damaging to the kingdom.